Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. U.S citizens overseas under ordinary resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

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• Works in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness program, assists in the management and delivery of CYS Sports and Fitness initiatives (team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, motor skills activities etc.).
• Applies professional knowledge to assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision, of a comprehensive program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth.
• Assists in the development of a broad program of recruitment, training and certification, and management of volunteer coaches and officials for various sports.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff based on established performance standards. Provides appropriate professional recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Works cooperatively with other managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for children and youth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• Must obtain/maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in physical education,

OR

All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level:

1. At least one year of experience assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program
which included children and youth. This experience may have been gained in a school/college, community, institutional, or
recreational setting.
2. Experience coaching child/youth sports or in training coaches in accordance with nationally-recognized (i.e., NAYS, NYS, NYSCA)
requirements.
3. Experience in the delivery of or demonstrated knowledge in the requirements for age-appropriate health and fitness programs
for children/youth.
4. Experience working with schools, community organizations, or other partnering organizations to coordinate initiatives for
children/youth.

Recommended highly-qualifying: In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, highly-qualified candidates will possess a
bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in coursework directly related to
children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education,
health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.); OR at least two years of experience directing or assisting in the
delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• Family Member Preference
• Business Based Action
• Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
• Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Outside Applicant Non-Veteran

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.

Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.

By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit found in the applicant information kit.

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.